Blue Bird Vcta 1996

Model Vcta made in 1996 by Blue Bird got 3 recalls. There was one recall concerning structure .

Model 1996

Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STRUCTURE - BODY
95V150000BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY V (Vehicle)255709/12/1995MFRBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY08/07/199508/21/1995
Defect SummaryThe floor line handrail bracket can expand during use and create an opening which could entrap coat strings, etc. and other articles of clothing.
Consequence SummaryWhen a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion,the individual could be dragged by the bus. this can result in serious injury or death.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the flat split floor line bracket with a round tubular bracket.
NotesSystem: equipment; other pieces.vehicle description: forward and rear engine transit and school buses; conventional and wide body chassis.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonabletime, should contact blue bird at 1-912-825-2021. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
96V073000BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYfrom 04/23/1988 to 04/22/1996V (Vehicle)1800008/21/1996ODIBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY05/03/199605/08/1996
Defect SummaryPassenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the forward handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Consequence SummaryWhen a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. this can result in serious injury or death.
Corrective SummaryOwners will be directed to remove all forward handrails. provisions will be made for those owners operating in states which mandate a forward handrail that a replacement handrail will be provided.
NotesSystem: equipment; handrails at bus entryways. vehicle description: school buses equipped with forward handrails. note: owner who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact blue bird at 1-912-825-2021. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
98V108000BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYfrom 05/01/1994 to 05/02/1998V (Vehicle)38507/02/1998MFRBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY05/18/199805/20/1998571212
Defect SummaryVehicle description: school buses. these buses were not equipped with a positive hold open device (retainer) for the rear emergency door. this does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 217, bus window retention and release.
Consequence SummaryThe rear emergency door would not stay open until it was released, increasing the risk of personal injury in the event of an emergency.
Corrective SummaryOwners will be provided with free parts and instructions to install the rear emergency door retainer. owners can contact their dealers and have them install the retainer if they so desire.
NotesOwner notification began july 2, 1998.owners who do not receive the free kit and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-912-825-2021.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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